Podcast appearances and mentions of nick melillo

Listen in as we welcome Nick Melillo from Foundation Cigar Co to Episode 271 of HBTC Live! We talk about Foundation Cigars, and much more!   Visit our website, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges

This week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs tackle the next brand on the Dojoverse all-time leaderboard by seeking the best drink pairing with cigars from Nick Melillo and Foundation Cigar Company. Grab your favorite Foundation cigar and join the fun. Pairings Randy: Metapa & Nutty Swizzle

Cigar loving wise men (and women) preserve the flavor, aroma, and character of sticks with Boveda, click here to get emails: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0 Foundation is no longer making the El Güegüense cigar nor the original Wise Man Maduro blend. In their place, find out what Nicholas Melillo, Foundation founder has in store for lovers of this popular boutique brand of thoughtfully blended, hand-rolled cigars. See what's new for Foundation cigars with Boveda's Drew Emmer at PCA 2024, the preeminent event for premium cigar and pipe industry.00:00 This is Box Press00:12 Nick Melillo riffs on Robert Caldwell02:58 Connecticut gets a bad rap04:32 Shout out to Foundation's Olmec cigars and Cigar Jones, Minnetonka, Minnesota06:01 Hiphop and cigars07:01 Foundation music video by The Reminders filmed in A.J. Fernandez factory, on the fields 08:01 Worked cigar retail in Hamden, Connecticut08:26 Discontinuing El Güegüense cigar09:56 New Foundation cigars The Wise Man Maduro and Corojo15:57 PCA 2025 trade show April 11-14 in New Orleans16:04 Foundation Cigar's 10th anniversary is comingWhat is Boveda? Boutique cigar brands like Foundation Cigar Co. protect blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bovedausa/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BovedaInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bovedainc/?..

Join us on Youtube and Facebook for a very special live event/interview with Owner and Blender of Foundation Cigars Nick Melillo! Hear the story behind the blends, including the new Wise Man Maduro and Corojo! Keep a lookout for the special Show sampler available!FOLLOW Cigars & Cinema PodcastFoundation Cigarshttps://oakglentobacconist.com/?s=foundation&post_type=productSign up for the OGT Cigar Society Subscriptionhttps://oakglentobacconist.com/product/ogt-monthly-subscription/

Episode 328  Join us on this special episode of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast as we bring you exclusive interviews with two legends in the cigar industry. First up, we sit down with Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigar Company to discuss the recent rebranding of one of his iconic cigar lines and his exciting move to a new cigar factory. Nick shares insights into his creative process and what enthusiasts can expect from Foundation in the future.  Later in the episode, we dive into a captivating conversation with Matt Booth from Room 101 Cigars as he recounts his recent trip to Japan. Matt takes us on a journey through the vibrant culture of Japan and shares how it inspired his craft and vision for Room 101 Cigars.  And as always, our News Director, BDP Palmer, brings you the latest updates and insights from the cigar industry, keeping you informed and entertained.  Tune in for all this and more on the Cigar Hustlers Podcast!⸻

We have quite the lineup for part 2 of our coverage of the PCA 2024 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by My Old Kentucky Herf. We begin with Nick at the General Cigars booth. He talks with Macanudo, CAO, Cohiba, Sancho Panza, and Matt Booth. Nick then heads over to Freud Cigar Co. and speaks with John Salley. James then talks to Ian Reith of Dapper Cigars, before heading over to the Foundation booth and speaking with Nick Melillo. He then visits the Micallef booth and talks with Dan Thompson about the new Micallef Blue. Nick finishes this episode with Lotus accessories and an icon in the cigar industry, Ernesto Perez-Carillo.

Know why tobacco grows well in Connecticut? Or what revitalized Nicaraguan cigars? Or why a layer of sand on top of clay makes a great foundation for a tobacco plant? Learn cigar facts, how to pronounce Foundation's award-winning El Güegüense Cigar and more. Go deeper into the history of the cigar Motherland of Nicaragua with Foundation Cigars Founder/Owner, Nick Melillo and Boveda's Drew Emmer.What is Boveda? Premium cigars brands protect their blends with Boveda 2-way humidity control—that brown pack that you find in the box with your cigars. Boveda preserves the flavor and character of premium cigars by keeping them at ideal humidity. At home, continue to use Boveda in your humidor to keep cigars well-humidified or they can be hard to light, burn to too fast or get moldy. With Boveda in your humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and perfect smoke from every cigar. Get more cigar tips and news from Boveda emails: https://hubs.la/Q01BLsBF0Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bovedausa/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BovedaInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bovedainc/?..00:00 This is Box Press01:09 Creating the first All-Nicaraguan blend—El Güegüense cigar01:45 Smoking a Foundation Olmec Cigar03:09 Do you put a cigar in the blue flame of a lighter?04:09 Are you supposed to puff on a cigar a lot? 04:25 Low humidity changes how a cigar smokes, burns and tastes05:43 Nick Melillo worked at a cigar shop through college07:41 How Nick Melillo met, started blending tobacco and making cigars with Jonathan Drew, Drew Estate Cigars18:37 How do you say El Güegüense cigar?19:54 Are Nicaraguan cigars good?23:35 Why is tobacco grown in Connecticut?25:31 What's does the Foundation Cigar logo mean?28:30 What cigars does Nick Melillo smoke most out from his own brand?30:19 Olmec Cigar honors the first cigar smokers32:07 Foundation packaging complements the tobacco blends33:01 How can tobacco shops get new customers? 34:06 How to make you first cigar experience a good one34:56 Joe Rogan and Foundation Cigars' Joe Rogan Special Cigar Blend35:25 Cigar smoking brings people togetherLearn more about:Nicaragua's El Güegüense here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UtXF9uRB-sOlmec civilization: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/olmec-civilization/

This week the boys are joined by Foundation Cigar Company's Nick Melillo. This was a fun interview and you're not gunna wanna miss it! We talk about Nick's humble beginnings and learn how Nick was “supposed” to be a lawyer but instead became one of the most esteemed blenders in the industry and even earned the honorary title of “KnightCommander of The Ethiopian Star of Honor”   Nick also explained how the Joe Rogan shout out happened and the story isn't quite what you think! Nick also talked about the unique experience that working with Connecticut broadleaf tobacco and how he's been able to truly use it to his advantage and bring out the wonderful flavor profiles in his blends and the challenges of maintaining the leaf agriculturally. This all went down while we smoked the highly anticipated release, the Tabernacle Knight Commander.   Patrol Gone Wild is back this week with a Chipotle Brawl that ends with quite the twist, a drunken Florida man getting handsy with a manatee statue, and a Georgia car crash footage that looked straight out of the Dukes of Hazard.    Caleb's News is back again with stories about A.V.O.'s newest partnership, a federal bill proposal that actually helps the cigar industry, and Whiskey Advocate's Top 3 Whiskey's of 2023.   Cigar: Tabernacle Knight Commander by Foundation Cigar  Whiskey: A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 11 Scene 4   Both purchased by Down To Herf Podcast LLC.    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND WATCH ALL OF OUR EPISODES IN STUDIO!   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKhxsobU8k8EAyYBgWoCBaQ   Follow Us On:    Podbean: https://acigarhustlerspodcast.podbean.com Buzzsprout: https://downtoherfpodcast.buzzsprout.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtoherfpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downtoherfpodcast/

James and Nick Syris welcome back Nick Melillo to the show. Nick talks about what's new at Foundation Cigars (Metapa, Tabernacle Knight Commander, and the Charter Oak Pasquale and Pegnataro). The trio briefly talk about Nick Melillo running the DE Factory, before they deep dive on the Highclere Castle Senetjer. We discuss how things have changed since the Olmec Maduro was named the 2022 Cigar of the Year by Cigar Snob, and also talk about cigar pricing. We had a great time chatting with Nick Melillo and hope you enjoy our conversation.

We finish up our coverage of the 2023 PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada with interviews from James and Nick. In this episode you'll hear from newcomer Kaneda Cigars, the always entertaining Matt Booth of Room 101, Sebastien Decoppet of Cavalier Cigars, Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, and Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigars.

We visited Nick Melillo's new office to catch up with him earlier this year! Check out the full interview now and make sure to check out our July issue of “Cigar Magazine” featuring Nick Melillo as well.

Episode 286: Interview with Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigars - Becoming Joe Rogan's Cigar Guy   Join the Cigar Hustlers Podcast hosts in this exciting episode as they sit down with Nick Melillo, the founder of Foundation Cigars, for an exclusive interview. In this engaging conversation, Nick shares his fascinating journey of how he met Joe Rogan and became his trusted cigar guy.   Nick takes us back to the beginnings of their friendship and the shared passion for cigars that brought them together. Discover the story behind their initial encounter and the memorable moments that solidified their bond over their love for premium cigars.   Learn about the cigars that have captivated Joe Rogan's palate and the role Nick plays in curating an exceptional cigar experience for him. Delve into the process of selecting the perfect cigars to complement different occasions and moods, and gain valuable tips on cigar pairing and appreciation from Nick himself.   Whether you're a fan of Joe Rogan, a cigar enthusiast, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes connections that shape the cigar industry, this episode is a must-listen. Join the Cigar Hustlers Podcast as they unravel the story of how Nick Melillo became Joe Rogan's trusted cigar guy and the impact it has had on both their lives.   Tune in to Episode 286 of the Cigar Hustlers Podcast and explore the fascinating world of cigars and friendship with Nick Melillo and Joe Rogan.

The boys head up to see the King of Connecticut... Nick Melillo

The guys play a game to see who gets to smoke the Cigar of the Year from Cigar Snob Magazine's Top 25. They toast to all 25 of the selections with Zafra 30, a fantastic, limited edition rum. Later in the show, Erik sat down with Nick Melillo, the owner and blender for Olmec Maduro, the #1 cigar of 2022.

The boys discuss what 2023 can look like for the cigar industry and also their favorite historic cigar maker!

Jamie & Matt talk to Adam von Gootkin of Highclere Castle Gin and Nick Melillo from Foundation Cigars about the very special 100th anniversary celebration and the special releases.  More details on Limited Edition Barrel-Aged gin. Talk about luxury… This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun by famed archaeologist Howard Carter with the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, Lord Carnarvon's Great Grandfather. Founders of Highclere Castle Gin; Lord Carnarvon (Godson to The Queen) and CEO Adam von Gootkin have decided that to commemorate the anniversary, have barrel-aged Highclere Castle Gin for the last 2 years in Armagnac, Scotch, and American Oak barrels. Thus, creating a glorious spirit of Barrel Aged Highclere Castle Gin!  We also worked with famous Egyptologists John & Colleen Darnell on the bottle design to be as authentic to Egypt as possible and we nailed it! The bottle was a year in the making and simply stunning. There are only 2000 cases which will only be available through our website www.HighclereCastleGin.com at $99 a bottle for a short time.  This will NEVER be created again, and you don't want to miss the opportunity; trust me! More details on cigar: Foundation Cigar company has created the 3rd Highclere Castle Cigar release to pair with the barrel-aged gin, it's called the Senetjer Cigar which means incense in Egyptian. Here is a link with some pics and info on this glorious cigar.

In this episode we have the absolute honor of interviewing one of the greats of today's industry, Nicholas Melillo! http://www.stogielads.com

Nick and Chris took a trip to Connecticut to hang out with Drew Estate and eat some amazing pizza with the legendary Nick Melillo

The first stop on the Miami cigar scene! Boveda's Miami cigar tour features acrobats, a new celebrity cigar, stink bugs and other spine-tingling tales from cigar legend Jack Toraño. Espinosa Cigar's brand ambassador gives host Rob Gagner a Knuckle Sandwich, the new Guy Fieri cigar. Hear how the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives star launched his stick. Private jet to Puerto Rico. Mongo release party. Cadre of chefs. BAM! Shot on location at Miami's Empire Social Lounge. Take a moment to enjoy South Florida's cigar lifestyle—relax and listen to good stories over good cigars with good company. When you head to Miami for cigars, stop in at Empire Social Lounge and tell them Boveda sent you: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNWcWIwbXpEelZvaTdIbGktSFg1YzlxcDVqZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttbGgtd1dYNURWR1VHYktLZzFRYnJ6SThlWUhmRExmVU5SRFUxRWZRLWNwT1d6MHppSW5TMmtpaS1YMFkyZDU5R2hDWnMyMVNTcV9LWFZxclRsazM5MzBTcFVqN0JqdHd5cUd3V0JUSkxqcDVkWkdRUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fempiresociallounge.com&v=RwHdna5gOKA (https://empiresociallounge.com). Highlights from this cigar podcast include: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=0s (00:00) Cold open https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=145s (02:25) New cigar trend? Celebrities endorsing cigars again? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=306s (05:06) When it comes to cigars, is Guy Fieri the real deal? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=623s (10:23) The '70s and '80s were not a good time for cigars—discuss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=675s (11:15) Oddest mixed tape ever—Niteflyte, Average White Band, The Rolling Stones and Survivor?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=692s (11:32) Remember "Real Men of Genius"? “Real Men of Genius” Mr. Way too Much Cologne Wearer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik6QzSgrqZ4&t=0s (https://youtu.be/ik6QzSgrqZ4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=767s (12:47) Stogiebird's Sam Leccia and a traveling act of little people in Nicaragua https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=1035s (17:15) Jonathan Drew and Nick Melillo take a cigar national sales meeting to the circus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=1114s (18:34) Blending Sam Leccia's Luchador Cigar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=1584s (26:24) DJing on NYE in the Viagra Triangle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=1665s (27:45) What makes a good DJ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=2022s (33:42) "You bought a brand called Toraño Family Cigars and there's no family." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=2125s (35:25) It's always easier to find a job when you have a job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=2278s (37:58) Severed from a company on Ugly Christmas Sweater Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=2474s (41:14) John joined Espinosa. General and Espinosa Cigars joined forces to release Warzone. Warzone was named Cigar Aficionado #13 Cigar of the Year for 2000! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=2707s (45:07) Watch for 5 new releases from Espinosa Cigars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHdna5gOKA&t=2778s (46:18) Who are the biggest partiers in the cigar biz? Premium cigar makers protect the flavor and consistency of tobacco by packaging cigars with Boveda. Cigar smokers use Boveda in humidors to continue to preserve and age their cigars. Before you add cigars to a new wood humidor, always season it first with the Boveda Humidor Stater Kit. Shop Boveda for cigars here:...

It's a special Wednesday night edition of Smoke Night LIVE, as Nick Melillo stops by Dojo Studios to catch up on what's going on with Foundation Cigar Co. and discuss what comes next from the former Cigar of the Year winner.

This week on The Cigar Authority Live from the Toscano Sound Stage in Salem, New Hampshire.. It's the release of the 2021 Firecracker and this year we let Nick Melillo take a crack at it with The WiseMan Maduro Firecracker.  Nick will join us LIVE in studio as we talk about the collaboration with United Cigars and so much more. In the first hour we will smoke something from The Cigar Authority Care Package, the Charter Oak Habano Rothschild as we talk about Nick's history in the cigar business. Then in the second hour we will light up the Wiseman Maduro Firecracker. Boom! We will share our thoughts on that is released every year around the 4th of July. We will have this and all the usual suspects including the VS Question of the Week, Offer of the Day, Cigar News, The email of the week and a peek into the Asylum. As always you can find many of the cigars we smoke at https://www.2guyscigars.com. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show via Apple Podcasts and Podbean.

Listen in as we welcome Nick Melillo to Episode 114 of HBTC Live! We talk about Foundation Cigars, and much more!   Visit our website, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges #semperincendium #FoundationCigars

This week we will be looking at blends that have a British theme to them. We start with the Highclere Castle Victorian Toro and will be joined via Skype by the Yoda of Broadleaf, Nick R. Agua, Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigar Co! In the second half of the show we continue the theme by looking at Greg Pease's popular Westminster pipe tobacco. Both Nick and Greg are known for their prowess in blending the leaf. Are these blends worthy of the British monuments they are named after? Join us and find out! Not Just Blowing Smoke is the cigar and pipe podcast that brings the knowledge, expertise, and fun of Twins Smoke Shop right to you. Wherever you are, and whenever you want it. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe to us on Podbean, iHeart Radio, Spotify, iTunes, Google, YouTube, and to our website, notjustblowingsmoke.com, to make sure you don't miss a thing!

Nick Melillo is back for an update on some of his upcoming, limited releases.

For Episode 170 on the Prime Time Show, Nick Melillo makes his return to our show. On this episode, we’ll catch up on a lot of the happenings with Nick and Foundation Cigar Company since we last talked to him. We’ll learn a little more about Nick in our “Live True” segment, and finally in our Deliberation Segment, we’ll get deeper into Broadleaf tobacco!

For Episode 170 on the Prime Time Show, Nick Melillo makes his return to our show. On this episode, we’ll catch up on a lot of the happenings with Nick and Foundation Cigar Company since we last talked to him. We’ll learn a little more about Nick in our “Live True” segment, and finally in our Deliberation Segment, we’ll get deeper into Broadleaf tobacco!

This week, the Ash Holes smoke their cigar of the year, Charter Oak Habano, and sit down to chat with Nick Melillo. We will also have The Victor Sinclair 55 Top 5 List and all the madness you come to expect from The Ash Holes as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network.

The Odyssey continues… this week special guest Nick Melillo AKA “Chief of the Broadleaf” will help Robby and Randy begin their journey into broadleaf wrapper. Nick is an expert on Broadleaf and will be able to give our hosts a better understanding of what this wrapper brings to the table. This week's pairing will be the Foundation Cigar's Tabernacle paired with black coffee.

This week, #ELOsoFumarTakes welcomes the one and only Nick~R~Agua of Foundation Cigar Company to sit down for #Take133. The first son of Connecticut and the Chief of Broadleaf will bring his incredible take on everything from music to cigars to starting a cigar company.  We dive into the history behind Tabernacle and an honor bestowed upon Nick by the Ethiopian Crown Council.  We also peel back some layers with Nick's relationship with "Jordy" who just happens to be an Earl in the English Court.  We also explore an angle that not one other person in the cigar industry has acknowledged in the battle we've wage with the FDA .  United Cigar's One Must Go is painful, as Nick is forced to pick between items that are his staple. It's a unique journey and we stroll down memory lane and look to the future with Nick! Enjoy!   https://foundationcigarcompany.com/   https://www.ethiopiancrown.org/   The Battle of Adwa: https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Adwa   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Herbert,_8th_Earl_of_Carnarvon https://highclerecastleshop.co.uk/categories/admission-tickets   Wise Man Maduro: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/top25cigar/the-wise-man-maduro-robusto-2018       To the #ELOsoFumarTakes community, I have decided to take part in a survey that is aimed at capturing the influence of our podcast, in addition to other Cigar Industry media. I ask you, humbly, to take a few minutes and take part in this survey. Two major points: 1) No personal info will be asked for or given by you2) THE GOAL: to see what, if any, influence and impact Cigar Media has on the way you, the consumer, views and takes part in this industry we love. It would honor me to hear and see your thoughts. Thank you in advance. Click here: https://tcu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1X1Pg1Jgp813LRr

Another cigar I've been seeing a lot about, the Umbagog comes from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, a company started by Steve Saka. And, in case you didn't know, Saka was the head guy for Drew Estate (and mentor to Nick Melillo), before he decided to strike out on his own.02:45 - Select Draw Cigar Cutters: https://www.cigarscore.com/SelectDraw03:04 - Get CigarScore emails: https://www.cigarscore.com/subscribeThe Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog Toro was sent to me by Good Cigar Co and comes in at around the $9 price point, a cost that's much lower than other DT&T sticks. On the cold draw, I tasted smokey barbeque.After lighting the end, the draw is absolutely perfect. The flavors are smokey with hints of cinnamon spice. I'm excited to see what the Umbagog has in store for me!CigarScore Merch!: https://click.cigarscore.com/merchytUse coupon code  CIGARSCORETV  to get 15% OFF!Brand: Dunbarton Tobacco & TrustLine: UmbagogSize: 6 x 52Cut: Select DrawLight: TorchPrice: $8.75 - Good Cigar CoWrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf MaduroBinder: NicaraguaFiller: NicaraguaSmoke this Cigar: https://click.cigarscore.com/fs-dtt-umbagogFinal Thoughts:The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog Toro is a good cigar, but in the final third, some of the flavors were a little harsh and off-putting. In the middle of the cigar, there were some burn issues that I had to fix with my lighter. However, draw remained perfect and I think the Umbagog, though on the cheaper end of the DT&T product list, is still a very well made cigar.While there were some flaws in the cigar, at the end of the day, smoking it was an enjoyable experience that I wish had lasted a little bit longer for the size. The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog Toro earns a CigarScore 4.#CigarScoreTV #GoodCigarCo:::::Find & Rate Where to Smoke Cigars at https://www.cigarscore.comCIGAR DEALS::::::Cigar 5-Packs: https://jo.my/mlunpiCigar 10-Packs: https://jo.my/8kfajfCigar Samplers: https://jo.my/oady8qBoveda Packs: https://jo.my/fbtwzr:::::Get CigarScore Emails - https://www.cigarscore.com/subscribe::::: SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cigarscoreTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/cigarscoreInstagram: https://Instagram.com/cigarscore::::: AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER: Hey, so, some of the links in my videos and descriptions are affiliate links. But, I only recommend products/services I use and love myself =) More details here - https://www.cigarscore.com/ads-and-affiliate-disclaimer-disclosure/

Robby and Randy continue their journey into the Corojo wrapper. This week they will be smoking the El Güegüense from Nick Melillo and Foundation Cigar Company and pairing it with rye whiskey. Will the Corojo be able to keep pace with the spicy rye, or will it be overrun? Grab an El Güegüense and some rye and join us to find out.

Nick talks with two of the smartest tobacco men of the era, Dion Giolito and Nick Melillo. You do not want to miss this one!

The guys sit down and fire up a Tabernacle Broadleaf and speak with Foundation Cigars owner Nick Melillo. During their discussion, they discuss Nick's history in the cigar industry, his world travels, his line of cigars, and more. The guys also answer listener questions, get a review from Larry the Mute, and give away some prizes in the Martinez Cigars Weekly Giveaway! Check out the Cigar Pulpit on Instagram at @TheCigarPulpit and @NekkidGator and sign up for the free newsletter HERE. And follow Foundation Cigars at @FoundationCigars on Instagram. Sign up for the Robusto box at My Monthly Cigars and smoke along with the guys at MyMonthlyCigars.com

Special guest Nick Melillo, AKA the Chief of the Broadleaf, AKA Nick R Agua joins the Dojo crew for a fun-filled show. Nick, the Founder and CEO of Foundation Cigar Company, has a huge resume in the cigar business, and all in a short amount of time! We will get his take on the state of affairs today and catch up with what’s new for Foundation Cigar Company.

Nick is joined by some of the brightest minds in the industry including Pete Johnson, Alec and Bradley Rubin, Nick Melillo, Matt Booth, Jon Huber and Eric from Cigar Dojo

Nick and Nick are back at it.. talking about history, cigars and Connecticut of course.

Featured guest Nick Melillo, President & Chief blender of Foundation Cigars, sits down with us to talk about his travel filled journey that lead him to where he is today. He even shares a little scorpion story! Listen on Apple Podcast Here: https://apple.co/2E5iNlZ Listen on Spotify Here: https://spoti.fi/2Y4x7WF Website: https://www.bovedainc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bovedausa/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bovedainc I Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bovedainc/ #NickMelillo #FoundationCigars #BoxPress

This time, we welcome Nick Melillo from Foundation Cigars to Episode 42 of How Bout That Cigar! We discuss Nick's history in the business, the experience of growing up surrounded by American Tobacco, what he wants for the Premium Cigar Culture in 2020 and beyond. Don't forget to visit https://HowBoutThatCigar.com and thanks for watching! #HBTCigar #HowBoutThatCigar #Cigars #PremiumCigars #CigarPodcast #CigarShow #HBTCLive #FoundationCigars #NickRAgua #PremiumTobacco #CigarLife #CigarCulture #BOTL #SOTL #ISmokeCigars #BurnCigarsNotBridges #semperincendium

Dani Daniels and her husband Vic sit down with Foundation Cigar Company owner Nick Melillo. Dani, a well know cigar fanatic, talks all things cigar with her favorite producer. Nick is a wealth of knowledge and has the #3 rated cigar in the world right now. It's a fun episode full of cigar facts and some shenanigans.

Jamie and our resident cigar Godfather Paul sit down with Nick R. Aurga (Melillo) at Ambassador Cigar. We get Nick's story behind the foundation of Foundation Cigars and the amazing array of sticks they currently have, including the Highclere Castle line (the actual Downton Abbey). https://foundationcigarcompany.com/ https://ambassadorcigar.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cigarsmokersofmichigan/ As always our friend Beth Underwood - Talk Bourbon To Me https://www.facebook.com/talkbourbon/ www.WearingFunny.com www.ManCaveHappyHour.com http://www.podcastdetroit.com/ Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox

The great and powerful Nick Melillo of Foundation cigar stops by to discuss cigars, history, aliens, and a hawk.

I get the opportunity to sit down and chat with Nick Melillo, master blender, and founder of Foundation Cigars for a SimplyStogies.club AMA/Virtual Cut & Light via Zoom Meeting. We had a fantastic conversation about Nick's cigar journey, how he got started, what he's learned, and where he's going. We discussed a slew of topics that ranged from the various cigar lines at Foundation, to Nick's approach to blending cigar, Nick's love of history, and the dreaded FDA. It was a fantastic chat that I hope you enjoy as much as I did. I am thankful for Nick being so generous with his time and sharing his passion with us.  There was a SimplyStogies.club members only live Q&A immediately following the podcast that is only available to SimplyStogies.club members. To become a member of SimplyStogies.club please email me at info@simplystogies.com 

Jamie and our resident cigar Godfather Paul sit down with Nick R. Auga (Melillo) at Ambassador Cigar. We get Nick’s story behind the foundation of Foundation Cigars and the amazing array of sticks they currently have, including the Highclere Castle line (the actual Downton Abbey). Home https://ambassadorcigar.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cigarsmokersofmichigan/ As always our friend Beth Underwood –...

Jamie and our resident cigar Godfather Paul sit down with Nick R. Auga (Melillo) at Ambassador Cigar. We get Nick’s story behind the foundation of Foundation Cigars and the amazing array of sticks they currently have, including the Highclere Castle line (the actual Downton Abbey). Home https://ambassadorcigar.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/cigarsmokersofmichigan/ As always our friend Beth Underwood –... The post Man Cave Happy Hour – Foundation Cigars Nick Melillo – Episode 40 first appeared on PodcastDetroit.com.

On this Sunday morning episode, host Eric Seaman is joined by long-time RosterGuy contributor Nick Melillo. Eric and Nick discuss keys to the game for today's week one match-up between the Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Chargers. Make sure to listen to get yourself ready for today's game at 4:05PM EST on CBS. Thanks for listening! RosterGuy is a team of contributors who, just like our listeners, love to talk football. We share breaking news, we provide in-depth analysis and research-based opinion pieces that are primarily regarding the Indianapolis Colts. But, also the National Football League, NFL Draft, and football at large. You can find our content on our website RosterGuy.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and Reddit. Music credits: "Westbreeze" by Hiro "Run Come" by Shaolin Dub "Found" by Shaolin Dub "Where's My Jetpack?" by Computer Music All-Stars --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rosterguypodcast/support

Thursday August 22nd is a very special edition of Smoke Night LIVE and it’s a little something we like to call…. CAVALCADE of STARS! Yes folks it’s that time of year for the annual Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival and all sorts of cigar stars will be in town and they are all headed to Dojo studios for a special edition of SNL. The guest of honor is Terence Reilly as he introduces the Bonsai a special cigar collaboration made just for Dojonation. Also on the show will be: Jack Torano, Robert Caldwell, Juan Cancel, Bill Ives, Klaas Kelner, Nick Melillo, Omar de Frias, Skip Martin, Justin Andrews, Glynn Loope and more! Make sure to tune in for this very special LIVE event.

Host Eric Seaman is joined by veteran contributors Adam L'Heureux and Nick Melillo to discuss the upcoming 2019 NFL season. And, ahead of training camp the group debates who they believe will make the 53-man roster. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Google Play, and leave us a rating to tell us what you think. Also, you can subscribe and follow our podcast on YouTube. Most importantly, check us out at RosterGuy.com for all the latest in Colts news. Music credit: "Westbreeze" by Hiro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rosterguypodcast/support

Another deeply complex and multi-layered smoke from Nick Melillo and Foundation Cigars. The Tabernacle is a voluptuously rich cigar with a bold and meaty finish. Be sure to check out this review and many more at: https://m.cigarsnearme.com/blog

If you loved part #1 you're gonna love Part #2 even more!!   Sit back, light your cigar and pour yourself a drink it's about to happen!   As always rate, review and subscribe to whatever provider you use! Drop us a line at our FB page "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast".  Follow the show on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast, Mikey @cigarhustler and Mike @fcc_Mike.

Cigar Hustler Podcast After Dark! Late night in the studo means better content for the listeners! Our good friend Nick Melillo sits down with us today with special guest interviewer David Ribidibdow (sp) from the Cigar Hustler Shop Family. We talk music, politics, conditions in Nicaragua and certainly cigars cigars cigars! So sit back take a listen and enjoy Part 1! As always we welcome your comments, ideas and guest suggestions on our FB Page "A Cigar Hustlers Podcast".  You can always follow the show on IG @cigarhustlerspodcast, or Mikey @cigarhustler and myself @fcc_Mike. Please remember to rate, reply and subscribe on whichever of our providers you listen through.

Origin Series...Nick sits down with us for a while and tells us how he has traveled the world and fell in love with Cigars

Tripp and Denis try to pair the Wiseman Maduro from Foundation with the Wiseman coffee from Layne Coffee(Logan's coffee company), while Logan teaches us about how to make our coffee better.Tripp forgot to hit the record button, but luckily, you only missed about 3 minutes.  Enjoy!

We ended the year last week by naming our 2017 Cigar of the Year, and while there were a lot of cigars that stood out, one rose above the rest in The Wise Man Maduro. We will be joined via Skype by Nick Melillo, The Chief Of The Broadleaf, brainchild behind Foundation Cigar Company and find out what's in store for 2018. We will also give you our thoughts of the Wise Man Maduro and let you know why we named it Cigar of the Year. Also we go Miles with Styles, announce our AshHole of the week, and our Instagram highlight of the week as well as delve into a top 5 list live from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe in Salem, NH on the United Podcast Network. As always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com/

We talk to Nick Melillo about everything from his early days at Drew Estate to his latest release, the Highclere Castle.

This week are joined by Rick Ardito who has over 20 years in the Cigar Industry. Rick Ardito served a lengthy tour of duty with Drew Estate where he was once a partner and an executive within the company before semi-retiring in 2010. Now he is back once again with Nick Melillo's Foundation Cigar Company where he serves as brand ambassador for The Upsetters. Nick & Rick worked together for Drew Estates and we will find out what this dynamic duo has planned for this line of cigars that features Jamaican tobacco. We will go Miles with Style and share our thoughts on a couple of thoughts, live from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe on the United Podcast Network. As always you can find many of the cigars we discuss at http://www.2GuysCigars.com/

Nick passionately describes to us his new project Highclere Castle. Nick and Lord Carnarvon have formed a partnership to release the cigar. Highclere Castle is from the Downton Abbey Estate. Nick also tells us about the new Wise Man maduro, based off of the El Gueguense. Foundation Cigar Co. won a Best in Show award. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channelhttp://www.youtube.com/user/cigarfederation?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast through iTuneshttps://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cigar-federation/id718340445?mt=2 SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast through Google Playhttps://play.google.com/music/m/Ixoykbze232kunykqe6zufxib3u?t=Cigar_Federation VISIT Cigar Federation for the LATEST in cigar news, reviews, contenthttp://cigarfederation.com/ CONNECT to us on SOCIAL MEDIAGoogle+ → https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Cigarfederation1/Twitter → https://twitter.com/cigarfederationFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/cigarfederation/Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/cigarfederation/

Join us on this weeks podcast as we light up The Tabernacle, a new cigar from Foundation Cigar Company and owner Nick Melillo. He used his blending knowledge to bring us a heavy-hitting handmade that uses a Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper, a Mexican San Andreas binder with fillers from Nicaragua and Honduras. This is one of the industries most talked about creations, and we plan to let you know what we think of it. Not only that, but we will be letting you guys know what we think are the Top Cigars of 2016. Who will be Number One? Only way to find out is to TUNE IN. As always, we are LIVE every Wednesday from 4 to 5. Always available for download on iTunes & PodBean, and don't forget to check us out on YouTube and F

Today on The Cigar Authority, we dive into the aftermath of Barry's wedding. Were there any good stories?  In the first hour we will light up the Aging Room Bin No. 1 and find out what cigar we smoked blind a couple weeks ago for Cigar Journal.  In the second hour, we travel to Jamaica and light up The Upsetters by Foundation Cigar Company and Nick Melillo. Join us for all the MADNESS on this weeks episode of The Cigar Authority!

This week Nick Perdomo makes a bold move, Two accessory companies Strike a Partnership, Nick Melillo reclaims his title, and our weekly FDA Update.

This week Nick Perdomo makes a bold move, Two accessory companies Strike a Partnership, Nick Melillo reclaims his title, and our weekly FDA Update.

This week Nick Melillo strikes a distribution agreement for a new line, EP Carrillo extends the Inch, HR cigars gets some new lines and of course the weekly FDA update.

This week Nick Melillo strikes a distribution agreement for a new line, EP Carrillo extends the Inch, HR cigars gets some new lines and of course the weekly FDA update.

On this week of The Cigar Authority we welcome into the studio Nick Melillo aka Nick R Agua as we smoke El Gueguense and discuss his career from cigar shop owner to running the Drew Estate factory before starting his own Foundation Cigar Company. Also, Dave discusses the history of geek sticks, we catch up on the mail bags and all the usual madness known as The Cigar Authority.

Nick Melillo joins us in studio to talk about the creation of his new company, Foundation Cigar Co. and the release of his new brand  El Güegüense ("The Wise Man"). Nick talks about the history behind the branding, we wear masks, tell stories, and geek out on tobacco! What cigar cutter and lighter do you carry everyday? The Debonaire Ideal segment discusses what Paul and Will recommend and we're joined by special guests Nick Mellilo, Stogie Santa and Mike Belody who share their knowledge as well!. Stogie Santa comes up with a new way to "press" a cigar, we talk about some new releases from both Avo and Villiger, Nick R Auga drops knowledge, cocktails go down, Paul completely loses it and almost pees himself while laughing.   Stogie Geeks Web Site: http://stogiegeeks.com   Watch us live every Thursday night from 8:30PM-11:00PM EST at http://stogiegeeks.com/live and qualify to win fabulous prizes!

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Nick Melillo joins us in studio to talk about the creation of his new company, Foundation Cigar Co. and the release of his new brand  El Güegüense ("The Wise Man"). Nick talks about the history behind the branding, we wear masks, tell stories, and geek out on tobacco!